Bellingham Land Ownership

Who owns Bellingham's land — and how much does public ownership cost taxpayers?

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Total parcels

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Total acres (parceled)

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Private residential

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Public / exempt

Land Ownership Composition

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Public & Exempt Owners

Government agencies, ports, school districts, tribal nations, housing nonprofits, and churches that own land within city limits. Private individuals and businesses are not listed.

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Land by Zoning Class

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Land Composition Over 20 Years

Private land vs public/exempt ownership — indexed to 100 at 2005. Population line shows how housing demand has grown alongside (or outpaced) private land.

Parcel Supply vs Population Growth

Total parcel count compared to Whatcom County population — both indexed to 100 in 2010. A widening gap means housing supply is not keeping pace with demand.

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Parcels in 2010

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Parcels in 2025

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Supply change vs
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